4 Sussex Road, St Ives NSW 2075

Fully renovated on near-1000sqm | Elevated walk-to-school position | North Shore blue-chip suburb | Pool and alfresco for family living This property offers a rare combination of a full contemporary renovation on a substantial 992sqm parcel in a blue-chip North Shore pocket. The skylit open-plan layout with hybrid flooring, porcelain island kitchen with Miele induction, and a renovated pool with covered alfresco area create a turnkey family proposition that typically commands a premium over unrenovated stock. The elevated position within walking distance to St Ives Primary and High Schools, plus proximity to Gordon Station, serves families seeking both convenience and a low-maintenance lifestyle. The main bedroom with rainshower and freestanding bathtub, along with new ducted air conditioning, adds appeal for discerning owner-occupiers. This property is best suited to a family buyer who values immediate amenity and a strong school catchment over land-banking potential. The primary risk is that the renovation may not fully align with the highest-value finishes for this price point, potentially limiting upside compared to a bespoke rebuild on the same land. The floor area of 147sqm is modest for a four-bedroom home on this land size, which may constrain resale appeal for buyers seeking larger internal spaces. The auction format on 23 May creates competitive tension, and the 2020 purchase price of $1.75m suggests significant vendor expectation growth. For a buyer, the opportunity lies in acquiring a move-in-ready home with strong rental yield potential of 2.66% if circumstances change. Hold this property as a long-term family home, leveraging the land component for future capital growth while enjoying the immediate lifestyle benefits.